http://angelsoftblog.disqus.com/enFri, 30 Jul 2010 05:03:22 -0000http://angelsoft.net/blog/2008/10/01/lessons-from-web-10-and-josh-hartnett/#comment-65245914<p>during the first ever Harvard Asian American Alumni Summit, held October 15-17 in Cambridge, Massachusetts</p>abercrombieFri, 30 Jul 2010 05:03:22 -0000http://angelsoft.net/blog/2008/10/01/lessons-from-web-10-and-josh-hartnett/#comment-60304669<p>After looking at many deals, especially ones without video, I have no idea what the company does. The problem is one of the two described above. Either the company has no clear value proposition, or the entrepreneur isn’t doing a good job at explaining it. If you are an entrepreneur wondering why you aren’t hearing back from investors, one of these two factors may be the problem.<br>, then find a way to differentiate yourself in the pitch and go back to the drawing board. But its true, its so important to learn your value proposition and be able to convey it in a few seconds. Restricting it to 150 characters is a great exercise, but add another step.</p><p></p>Abercrombie fitch londonFri, 02 Jul 2010 12:56:31 -0000http://angelsoft.net/blog/2008/10/01/lessons-from-web-10-and-josh-hartnett/#comment-49177987<p>Even if you manage to get a great pitch down to 150 characters, check to see if that pitch describes any other companies. If it does, then find a way to differentiate yourself in the pitch and go back to the drawing board.<br></p>AbercrombieSun, 09 May 2010 08:20:49 -0000http://angelsoft.net/blog/2008/10/01/lessons-from-web-10-and-josh-hartnett/#comment-2785739<p>Its like Glengarry Glen Ross of the internet age!</p><p>But its true, its so important to learn your value proposition and be able to convey it in a few seconds. Restricting it to 150 characters is a great exercise, but add another step.</p><p>Even if you manage to get a great pitch down to 150 characters, check to see if that pitch describes any other companies. If it does, then find a way to differentiate yourself in the pitch and go back to the drawing board.</p><p>P.s. You should put "warning: spoiler" at the top.</p>evbartWed, 01 Oct 2008 15:24:59 -0000